AS/A Level Health and Social Care

Key Details

  • Available at:
    Rhyl
  • Study Mode:
    Full-time
  • Course Length:

    1-2 years

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AS/A Level Health and Social Care

Full-Time (Further Education)

Please contact us for further information about applying for this course.

Please note: We recommend that you have access to a laptop or Chromebook to enable coursework to be completed digitally at home. There is a dedicated IT Digital Inclusion fund to support those learners who do not have a digital device and are unable to purchase one.

Course Description

The qualification enables you to develop and demonstrate knowledge, skills and understanding within the context of health and social care, and childcare by:

  • promoting health and well-being
  • supporting health, well-being and resilience in Wales
  • providing theoretical perspectives of children and young people’s development
  • providing theoretical perspective of adult behaviour
  • supporting adults to maintain health, well-being and resilience.

Learners who are interested in learning about the development and care of individuals throughout the life span from conception to later adulthood.

  • AS Unit 1: Promoting health and well-being - Written exam: 2 hours
  • AS Unit 2: Supporting health, well-being and resilience in Wales - Non-exam assessment: approximately 30 hours
  • A2 Unit 5: Theoretical perspectives of adult behaviour - Written examination: 2 hours 30 minutes
  • A2 Unit 6: Supporting adults to maintain health, well-being and resilience - Non-exam assessment: approximately 40 hours

Entry Criteria

6A*-C including Maths and English.

As part of the application process, you will be asked to attend an interview to give you the opportunity to discuss the course.

Progression to A Level is based on your performance at AS Level.

Delivery

This course is delivered as follows:

  • Group work

  • Classroom-based learning

  • Tutorial support

  • Educational visits

  • Google classroom (virtual learning environment)

Your programme will include a combination of:

  • Essential Skills qualifications and/or

  • GCSE resits and/or

  • The Welsh Baccalaureate

Your programme will include a combination of:

  • Essential Skills qualifications and/or
  • GCSE resits and/or
  • The Welsh Baccalaureate
Welsh Baccalaureate

Welsh Baccalaureate is a valuable qualification which is often studied alongside your Level 3 full-time course.

The qualification is graded A*-E, carrying the equivalent UCAS points at Level 3, and equips you with transferable personal and business skills. It is highly regarded by universities and employers alike.

As part of the qualification, you will learn about Global Citizenship, Enterprise and Employability and take part in community engagement and work experience.

Essential Skills

This may include a combination of Application of Number, Communication, Digital Literacy and Essential Employability Skills

GCSE resits

This may include GCSE Numeracy/Maths and/or Welsh/English Language.

Maths & Welsh/English

If you don't achieve a C or above in Maths and/ or English/Welsh, we will support you to retake these subjects as part of your study programme.

Assessment

The course is divided into four units. Two AS units and two A2 units: two units plus two A2 units relating to a chosen pathway. 50% internal assessment and 50% external assessment.

Progression

Progression into employment at trainee level within a range of health, social care and child care environments.

Progression into further qualifications in a variety of HND or degree level courses in health, social care and child care-related subjects such as midwifery.

Other details

Course type: Full-Time (Further Education)

Level: 3